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WILLIAM T. CHINA. A capable and intelligent business man of Lyons, Toombs County, William T. China, cashier of the Toombs County Bank, has long been identified with the best interests of the community, and has proved himself a valuable and worthy citizen. Born at Williamsburg, South Carolina, April 28, 1874, he was reared in the homes of relatives; his parents having died when he was a child.

Growing to manhood in his native state. Mr. China acquired a practical education in the public schools, and was early trained to habits of industry and thrift. Coming to Georgia in 1898, he first engaged in the turpentine business, and was afterwards bookkeeper for the Lyons Trading Company for a year. In 1906. Mr. China was elected cashier of the Toombs County Bank, a position which be has since filled ably and satisfactorily. This institution has a capital stock of $30.000. and is under the management of men of tried and true integrity and ability, Enoch J. Giles being its president; R. L. Page, vice-president; and Mr. China, cashier. Mr. China has never shirked the responsibilities of public office, but is now serving most acceptably as a member of the city council, and as city treasurer.

On December 28, 1899, Mr. China was united in marriage with Mamie J. Parker, a daughter of J. P. Parker, of Troy, Alabama. She is a most estimable woman, and a member of the Baptist church.

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